Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

The Game

Rival Team: Yale Bulldogs

The rivalry between Harvard and Yale is the third most played rivalry in Division I college football and is one of the best rivalries in college sports. Sports Illustrated named the rivalry the sixth-best in college sports and no matter what the sport or contest there are always bragging rights on the line between the two Ivy League schools. Harvard and Yale flat out hate each other, and it's no different on the gridiron. The Bulldogs hold a 66-59-8 lead in the rivalry, but you won’t want to miss it when the Crimson take on Yale.

Harvard Crimson vs Penn Quakers

Rival Team: Penn Quakers

The Harvard-Penn rivalry dates back to 1881, and it’s always one of the best games of the season. The two teams are usually two of the best teams in the Ivy League with the Crimson and Quakers winning 29 of the last 34 Ivy League Championships. Watch the Crimson try to extend their 48-37-2 lead in the all-time series when Penn comes to Harvard Stadium.

Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers

Rival Team: Princeton Tigers

Harvard-Princeton is part of the Big Three academic, athletic, and social rivalry between Harvard, Princeton, and Yale and is a must-see for any alumni or student from either school. The rivalry on the gridiron began in 1877, and since then the Tigers have taken a 55-47-7 lead in the all-time series, but the Crimson won the most recent meeting 23-20. Don’t miss it when the Crimson take on the Tigers as you’ll be in for a good one.

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Fast facts

League: NCAA Division I FCS

Team:Harvard Crimson

Head Coach: Tim Murphy

Team Mascot: John Harvard

Year Opened:1903

Capacity:30323

City / State:Boston / Massachusetts

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